Outing Schedule

General Instructions for Scheduled Outings
     
1. All trips begin at behind the Longview Library on Maple Street unless otherwise specified.
 
2. Bring lunch and water, wear good shoes, carry rain gear, day pack, and ten essentials when possible.  Click here for the 10 essential things to bring.
 

Meeting Place: Longview Library - 1600 Louisiana Street, Longview
Instructions and what to bring

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Hike Ratings: “E” - easier, usually on flattish ground,  “M” - moderate strenuous, longer
or some elevation gain   “S” - strenuous, involving one hikes and/or elevation gain
 

Note:  MOST TUESDAYS   Meet at Lake Sacajawea,

10 am at Arch, Hemlock/Kessler Blvd.  Dogs welcome on leach. 

2008

 
April
 
APRIL 5 (SAT) COYOTE WALL (M)(S) WA side of Gorge across from HOOD RIVER, WA Meet 8am. behind LV Library. Carpool 190 mi. rt. (S) hike is 8.2 mi. with a 2000 ft.eg. Lesser distances and eg possible. Hike Leaders: Christi 541-399-3295 & Dan Finn 360-578-2849
 
APRIL 7 (MON) WILDWOOD TRAIL (M) Meet YMCA at 9am. Carpool 120 mi.rt.Trail is in Forest Park, Portland. Trailhead off Germantown Rd. Carpool 90 mi. rt. Hike 5.7 mi. loop, 450 ft eg. Hike Leaders: Ron and Pat 360-636-3769
 
APRIL 12 (SAT) CURLEY CREEK FALLS,(M) - Cancelled

April 13, DAFFODIL CLASSIC BIKE RIDE Meet at 8am behind LV Library Carpool 2 10 mi. rt. to Orting, Wa. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!  Extra bikes will be available as well as Cosgroves bike trailer for transportation.  A pump will be available if your tires need air.  Note there is a small fee for this event. Please be thinking of a good place to have dinner, as some will do the 40mi.  and lunch will be long past.  Call Joan and Bob   360-636-2547 or ( 360 431 9010)  cell

 
APRIL 14 (MON) LACAMAS LAKE, CAMAS, WA. (E) Meet 9am Kelso McDonalds. Carpool 120 mi. rt. Hike 4+ miles around lake, a good trail with waterfalls and Camas Lillies. Hike Leader: Alice 360-274-4241
 

April 19 hike has been changed to SALMON CREEK TRAIL, Meet at 8am, LV Library.  Carpool 100mi. Rt.  Falls Creek Falls is covered with at least 3 ft. of snow.  , 3+ miles on paved flat trail.  It is a wetland in the heart of Vancouver.  Waterfowl is abundant.  Hike leaders  Joan and Bob 360-636-2547 or (360-431-9010) cell

 
APRIL 19 (SAT) EARTH DAY Regional Conference Center, LV. Club will have a booth at the event from 10 am to 3:00 pm. Please call coordinator to volunteer time at booth. Coordinators: Nancy H. 423-2769 Ron S. 636-3769
 
APRIL 21 (MON) CATHERINE CREEK (E)(M) WA side of Gorge. Meet 8am behind Kelso McDonalds. Carpool 200mi. rt. Wear good hiking boots and bring poles. This is a part of the old Oregon Trail. Hike 3 to 5 mi. loop, 500 ft. eg. Should see wild flowers and a great view. Hike Leader: David K. 360-577-8541
 
APRIL 22 (Tues) POTLUCK/BUSMTG/PRGM: Meet at 6pm for social time at Catlin Grange in North Kelso-dinner at 6:30 pm Bring salad, hot dish or dessert and table service.
Program: History of the Mt. St. Helens Club by Jean, Nancy H. & Mary Huels
Hosts: Addie, Nancy W. & Carol Ledbetter
 
APRIL 26 (SAT) WAHKEENA FALLS TRAIL NEAR MULTNOMAH FALLS (M) (S) Meet at 8am behind the LV Library. Carpool 150 mi.rt. Hike 6 to 8.5 mi. with 1500 to 2300 ft eg. Enjoy Wahkeena, Ecola, Weisendanger, and Multnomah Falls, as well as great views of the Gorge. Side trip to Devil’s Rest for (S) hike. Hike Leaders: Mary C. 360-723-3342 & Bruce 360-425-0256
 
APRIL 28 (MON) KLICKATAT TRAIL (E) Hike & Bike. Meet 9am behind Kelso McDonalds. Carpool 120 mi. rt. Rails to Trails, part paved-part gravel. The trail offers spectacular river and canyon views. Hike 3+ mi. Bike ? mi. Hike Leader Bob B .360-636-4575& Rose Mary 360-673-3018
 
May
 
MAY 3 (SAT) NEAHKAHNIE MOUNTAIN, OSWALD WEST STATE PARK, (M) (S) Meet 8am , behind LV Library. Carpool 170 mi.rt Hike 7.2 mi. with 1500 ft.eg. Located 6 miles South of Oswald West. Tremendous views of coastline. Hike Leaders: Karen 360-414-1085 & Bruce 360-425-0256
 
MAY 5 (MON) CHEHALIS WESTERN TRAILS (E) BIKE/HIKE Meet 8am behind Kelso McDonalds. Carpool 110 mi.rt. Rails to trails trail. Bike 14 mi rt, or walk 3+ mi. rt. Level and paved. Buffet lunch at the Rochester Casino. Hike Leaders: Bob and Joan 360-636-2547
 
MAY 10 (Sat) HISTORIC COLUMBIA RIVER HWY STATE TRAIL (M) Meet 9am. behind Kelso McDonalds. Carpool 160 mi. rt. Hike 9 mi. on a flat trail. Great views of the Columbia River. Hike Leader: Rose Mary 360-673-3018
 
MAY 12 (MON) LUCIA AND MOULTON FALLS, (M) Meet 9am behind Kelso McDonalds, Carpool 80 mi. rt. Hike 3+ miles thru old growth forest, three waterfalls, and a beautiful arch bridge 3 stories hi, and historic Indian meeting grounds. It’s possible to continue on up Bell’s Mt. Trail. Hike Leader: Rose Mary 360-673-3018
 
MAY 17 (SAT) HAMILTON MOUNTAIN (M) Meet 8 am behind LV Library. Carpool 140 mi. rt. Hike loop of 7.6 mi. with 2000ft eg. Great views of Rodney Falls, Bonneville Dam and Gorge. Hike Leader: David K. 360-577-8541
 
MAY 19 (MON) WILDWOOD TRAIL Forest Park, Portland(E) (M) Meet 9 am behind Kelso McDonalds. Carpool 120 mi. rt. (E) Hike5.7 mi loop, 450 ft eg (M) Hike 8.3 mi. loop with 400 ft eg. Hike through tranquil forest, where squirrels and birds are the only noise.
Hike Leaders: Ron & Pat 360-636-3769
 
MAY 24 (Sat) SILVER STAR (M-S) Meet 8am behind LV Library. Carpool 150 mi. rt. (S) Hike 8 mi. with 2400 ft.eg. (M) Hike 3 mi. 1000ft. eg. Forests and open areas with wild flowers/views. Hike Leaders: Marisa 673-2799 Paige 666-9440
 
May 27 (Tues) POTLUCK/BUS MTG/PRGM: Meet at 6pm for social time at Catlin Grange in North Kelso-dinner at 6:30 pm Bring salad, hot dish or dessert and table service. Family and friends welcome.
Program: Style show of clothes, sporting goods & equipment from Bob’s Merchandise.
 
MAY 31, SAT. SIOUXON CREEK TRAIL (M) East of Battle Ground. Meet 8am, behind Kelso McDonalds, Carpool 115 mi. rt. Hike 8 mi. with 1000ft ft.eg. Hike along Siouxon Creek with multiple waterfalls and beautiful creek views. Hike Leader: Mike 360-673-2829
 
     

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